Leatherback turtles have the most hydrodynamic body of any sea turtle, with a large, teardrop-shaped body. A large pair of front flippers powers the turtles through the water.

The leatherback sea turtle lives in the world’s temperate and tropical oceans, from the high seas to intertidal habitats. It is the largest turtle species in the world, and it is both the widest-ranging reptile …

Jan 10, 2026 · Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) are the largest and most unique species of sea turtles in the world. Unlike other turtles with hard shells, leatherbacks have a flexible, leathery …

Sep 4, 2025 · The leatherback turtle has the widest global distribution of any reptile, with nesting mainly on tropical or subtropical beaches. Once prevalent in every ocean except the Arctic and Antarctic, …

Most widely distributed of all sea turtles. Found world wide with the largest north and south range of all the sea turtle species. With its streamlined body shape and the powerful front flippers, a leatherback …

Leatherbacks are the largest of the seven living sea turtle species, growing to more than 6.5 feet (two meters) in length and weighing up to 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms). Leatherbacks are found in …

Leatherback turtles are named for their shell, which is leather-like rather than hard, like other turtles. They are the largest sea turtle species and also one of the most migratory, crossing both the Atlantic …